BJP Respects Internal Affairs of Other Parties: Nainar Nagenthran

Rapid summary

• BJP Tamil Nadu State President Nainar Nagenthran clarified the party does not interfere in other political parties’ internal matters.
• Along wiht BJP’s Arvind Menon and K.P. Ramalingam, he held a 30-minute meeting with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami in Salem. The meeting was described as a “courtesy call” rather than politically motivated.

• as part of PM Modi’s birthday celebrations, the BJP organized a two-week Sewa pakhwada (September 17 – October 2) which included events like marathons.

• On the topic of expelled AIADMK leaders and potential alliances, Mr. nainar stated that decisions on elections would be made closer to polling dates, emphasizing that “there are no permanent enemies or friends in politics.”

• Regarding former BJP president K. Annamalai’s comments on bringing expelled AIADMK leaders into NDA, Mr. Nainar reiterated that BJP doesn’t meddle in internal affairs of other parties.

• Criticizing DMK’s governance over four years, he argued their initiatives like Ungaludan Stalin haven’t significantly benefited people and claimed citizens across Tamil Nadu desire change.

• Responding to TVK leader Vijay’s assertion of election dominance between TVK and DMK, Mr. Nainar dismissed such remarks as premature given no candidates or elections are finalized yet.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The meeting between BJP officials and AIADMK leadership signifies continuing interaction between alliance partners amid speculation about future electoral strategies for the state assembly elections due in six months. By framing it as a courtesy call without political discussions, BJP likely aims to minimize conjectures while maintaining relationships within its alliances-a step critical for coalition-based politics ahead of polls.

Mr. Nagenthran’s criticism of DMK governance aligns with an apparent effort by opposition groups to intensify anti-incumbency sentiment among voters across Tamil Nadu regions such as western and southern districts regarded strategic electorally for big shifts.Completed Read More